Famous Landmarks of South America

Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) is a statue of Jesus of Nazareth in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world and the 5th largest statue of Jesus in the world. It is 130 feet tall and was built in 1922. A symbol of Brazilian Christianity, the statue has become an icon for Rio de Janeiro and Brazil. It is made of reinforced concrete and soapstone

The ruins of Machu Picchu, in Peru. 7,000 feet above sea level and nestled on a small hilltop between the Andean Mountain Range, the majestic city soars above the Urabamba Valley below. The Incan built structure has been deemed the “Lost Cities”, unknown until its relatively recent discovery in 1911. Archaeologists estimate that approximately 1200 people could have lived in the area, though many theorize it was most likely a retreat for Incan rulers.

Chichen Itza Chichen Itza is one of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico; an estimated 1.2 million tourists visit the ruins every year. Chichen Itza is located in the eastern portion of Yucatán state in Mexico. Chichen-Itza which known as “El Castillo” (the castle), is one of the new seven wonders of the world elected in 07.07.2007. Chichen Itza was a large pre-Columbian city built by the Maya civilization. Chichen Itza was said to have been built around 600 AD. Most of the building was done from the 7th through 10th centuries.

Easter Island is one of the most isolated islands on Earth. It located in Rapa Nui National Park, Polynesian island. Easter Island is famous for its 887 extant monumental statues, called moai, created by the early Rapanui people.